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The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns
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The Latest: Officers who faced Jan. 6 rioters sue to block payouts from ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Latest: Officers who faced Jan. 6 rioters sue to block payouts from ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters have sued to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new nearly $1.8 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions
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Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects

Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects

By Florence Tan and Humeyra Pamuk SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran may soon be resolved after positive comments from the U.S.
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At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.
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US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after U.S. and Israeli forces began striking Iran.
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Tech stocks lift European shares, Middle East caution lingers

Tech stocks lift European shares, Middle East caution lingers

By Twesha Dikshit May 20 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Wednesday, aided by technology shares, but gains were capped as investors remained cautious amid war-driven inflation fears that continued to pressure bonds, while markets kept a close watch on U.S.-Iran developments.
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Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran talks

Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran talks

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday the United States and Iran have made a lot of progress in their talks and neither side wants to see a resumption of the military campaign. "We think that we've made a lot of progress.
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Trump approval drops to 35% as Republican support softens, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump approval drops to 35% as Republican support softens, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's presidential approval rating fell to nearly its lowest level since he returned to the White House, hit by a drop in support among Republicans, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'

Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump again asserted the war with Iran will end "very quickly", though investors remain wary about the outcome of peace talks amid continued disruptions to Middle East supply from the conflict. 
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Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues
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Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary

Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary

Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war